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How to Cook Asparagus
My fast and simple asparagus recipe shows you how to cook asparagus on the stove in just 5 minutes! It's tender, yet crisp and dressed in the simplest way with lemon and butter.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 44 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus about 1 lb
- 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
- ½ Tablespoon salted butter
- Juice of half a lemon you don’t have to use all of this, but use at least a Tablespoon
Instructions
- Trim the asparagus by removing the woody bottom part that is tough and fibrous. You can do this with a knife (you’ll want to cut where it fades from white or very light green to a darker green) or snap off the ends. If you needed to wash the asparagus before using, make sure you dry it very well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus is fork-tender (should still be slightly crisp).
- Add butter and lemon juice and toss to coat. If needed, add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Alterations: I love this recipe as-is but if you’re looking to dress things up, try one or both of these alterations:
- Saute 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in the oil for 30 seconds (stirring constantly) before adding the asparagus for a garlic flavor.
- Sprinkle a tablespoon or two of grated parmesan over the asparagus before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.